President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. revealed the government is stepping up its preparedness for strong calamities caused by climate change.
The President made the assurance during the distribution of Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolks and Families (PAFFF) in Pangasinan on Friday.
“Titiyakin po naming doble o triple pa ang ating paghahanda at pag-iingat sa harap ng mga kalamidad na lalong pinalalakas ng tinatawag na climate change,” President Marcos said.
To support this initiative, the President encouraged the use of available resources and knowledge materials, such as geohazard maps, for public safety amid the calamities.
“Hinihikayat ko ang lahat na gamitin ang ating kaalaman, materyales, at pondo upang mas maging handa tayo anuman ang pagsubok na dumating sa atin,” the President said.
“Tulad ng mga geohazard maps—ito pong geohazard maps ito ang mga gingawa ng DOST at Pagasa, itong mapa upang maipakita kung saan dadaan ang bagyo, anong mga lugar ang maaaring tamaan,” he added.
The proper use of relevant information can help mitigate effects of climate disasters, he said. (PND)
